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Nail Picks & Finger Plates

Creative Party Snacks from WorldWideFred

— July 16, 2008 — Lifestyle
I love online store WorldWideFred.com so much that I grouped together some of the most awesome party related goodies.

1. Party picks with a difference: Hard core nails, and a wooden block. Love them. It also makes cheese and pineapple look hardcore which quite frankly rules.

2. Very groovy finger food plates. I doubt they would work as effectively as demonstrated in the picture, but it is a cool idea.

3. The swizzle sticks are finally a non-tacky solution to stirring drinks.

4. Skull and cross bone ice cubes - not quite as awesome as Gin and Titonic (which will win every time on the name) but the Bone Chillers still rock.

5. And ouch, I love the pick holder which I could imagine would be especially useful if you had a row with a partner.
Trend Themes
1. Creative Party Picks - Innovative party food picks made from unconventional materials like hard core nails provide an opportunity for disruption in the party supplies industry.
2. Unique Drink Stirrers - Non-tacky drink stirrers like the swizzle sticks showcased offer potential for disruptive innovation within the bar supplies industry.
3. Novel Ice Cube Trays - Original ice cube trays like the skull and cross bone Bone Chillers present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the beverage and novelty items industries.
Industry Implications
1. Party Supplies - New and unique party picks and food plates provide an avenue for disruption within the party supplies industry.
2. Bar Supplies - The creation of non-tacky and expressive drink stirrers presents disruptive potential within the bar supplies industry.
3. Novelty Items - Innovative ice cube trays like the Bone Chillers offer opportunities for disruption in the novelty items industry.
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